Author Archives: Rabbi Kaufman

A Different Day in the Uprising Business

I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the differences, not just the similarities, between 1979 Iran and 2011 Egypt. The fear, of course, that connects the two is that Islamic Radicals will come to power in Egypt just as … Continue reading

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When is a Democracy not a Democracy?

Democracy is generally a good thing. It is generally better than the tyranny of a despotic ruler. Generally, not always. Sometimes, democracy can bring about a worse tyranny. The majority can install a government that is oppressive of minorities. Without … Continue reading

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We Don’t Live in a Pure Democracy

Protesters in Egypt are hoping for democracy. They wonder how Americans could not support democracy taking root in Egypt. While there are a number of reasons why the United States would prefer just about any option other than a Muslim … Continue reading

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Jazeerileaks

I think it is time to stop pretending that all of the documents purported to be leaked Palestinian Authority documents are what they claim to be, namely PA diplomatic memos. Some are, but many are not. Barry Rubin goes into … Continue reading

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Palin, Beck, and Limbaugh Connected with Anti-Judaism

A couple of weeks ago, a wacko named Jared Loughner, who has absolutely nothing to do with Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, or Rush Limbaugh committed an unspeakable crime in Tucson. Never mind that he killed four other people and shot … Continue reading

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Another “War Crime” that Wasn’t – Abu Rahma

At the end of last week, Jawaher Abu Rahma died. It was the day when there was a large protest at the security fence outside of her village of Bil’in. The IDF used tear gas to dispel protesters who were … Continue reading

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The Bears Talk Turkey

Those Bears are at it again. This time they’re talking about Israel and its problems with Turkey!

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The Bears Talk Zionism

Video below Update by Meryl: It’s here now, and boy, that’s a weird bug. Admins only? I don’t think Soccer Dad was an admin, and he posted videos.

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The State of the Pursuit of a Palestinian State

Those interested in the peace process as it stands today should read my piece “Palestinian Leverage” followed by my article on the Wikileaks and the Arab perspective both written in November.  The combination of factors that I note in those articles … Continue reading

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Friedman and The Dealer

Before I begin to discuss Tom Friedman’s latest, I invite you to take a look at two articles that I wrote about Kissinger’s despicable statements as revealed recently. The first of the articles is about Kissinger’s comment that gassing the … Continue reading

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Big Sis Thinks 1984 is a Playbook

I have been reluctant to post too much on the TSA molestations. I have been willing to try to defend the administration from time to time just to present the other side of issues. I do not jump to damning … Continue reading

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Wikileaks and Erdogan as Mini-Me

Our thoughts today continue to be with the people of Israel dealing with the horrific fire in the Carmel Forest. I saw this morning that PM Netanyahu and PM Erdogan of Turkey spoke this morning for the first time. Netanyahu … Continue reading

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Chanukah Should Mean More To Us

I posted this on my own personal blog, but I thought those readers here would appreciate it as well. Happy Chanukah! Chanukah is known as the Festival of Lights. It is of course the holiday during which we light candles … Continue reading

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Wikileaks and the Arab Perspective

Barry Rubin and the GLORIA Center noted that the Wikileaks documents confirm what they have been saying about the Middle East. Among other things, what the Wikileaks docs show is that what the administration has been saying about a “linkage” … Continue reading

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J Street’s Call to End Oslo

This week J Street sent out a petition to its membership urging them to sign on to a letter urging the Obama Administration as follows: Mr. President — You have inspired me with your commitment to a two-state solution to … Continue reading

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